Perth Amboy, New Jersey · ZIP 08861

Perth Amboy — ZIP 08861

Perth Amboy (08861) scores 57/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $506K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency27%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$506K

Median rent$2,394/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$506K

Median Rent

$2,394/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,827

Violent Crime

1,306

Property Crime

8,521

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School	KG–03	793	27%	27%
Middlesex County STEM Charter School	KG–08	739	22%	27%
James J. Flynn Elementary School	KG–05	599	22%	35%
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School	KG–05	632	20%	20%
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School	KG–05	616	17%	31%
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School	KG–05	559	17%	22%
Edward J. Patten Elementary School	KG–05	649	14%	27%
Perth Amboy High School	09–12	2,769	11%	34%
Samuel E. Shull Middle School	06–08	941	11%	27%
William C. McGinnis Middle School	06–08	984	9%	25%
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School	07–12	259	3%	27%
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	577	Not reported	Not reported
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	342	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

58,264

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08861 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08861 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08861 is approximately $506K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08861 in Perth Amboy has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.